Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Hardship and emergency grants provide immediate financial relief during crises — job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other unexpected setbacks. Government programs, community foundations, and organizations like the Salvation Army and Modest Needs offer grants to help individuals and families stabilize during difficult times.
WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund Program Status: Currently all funding has been distributed. Applications accepted on rolling basis if additional funding becomes available. Geographic Scope: Erie,…
Women and Children Combating Cancer Grant Geographic Scope: McPherson County, KS Eligibility: Any McPherson County woman or child Focus Areas: Medical assistance for cancer patients Funding Purpose:…
Women Helping Women Award Overview: Unique to Soroptimist International of Anacortes. Recognizes women working to overcome extreme social and economic problems. Eligibility: - Woman overcoming…
Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant aims to provide…
Women's Philanthropy Fund Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Overview: The Women's Philanthropy Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and girls…
Womens Assistance- Women Helping Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Women Helping Women Fund, supported by the Greater…
Woodard Fix-It Fund Funder: The Lyme Foundation Inc (NH, US) Geographic Scope: Lyme, New Hampshire Purpose Provides emergency financial assistance for: - Home repairs - Auto repairs Eligible…
Worker Relief Fund Purpose: Provide financial assistance and emergency aid to families of worker-members who face tragedy or emergency situations while in the United States performing temporary labor…
Working Washington Small Business Grant Program Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Overview: Emergency grant program to support very small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Initial $5…
WRCA Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund Funder: Working Ranch Cowboys Association Foundation Status: Active crisis assistance program (established 2017) Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on…
Wrightwood Sustainability Through Education Scholarship (WSES) Funder: One Town at a Time (CA, US) Geographic Scope: Wrightwood community Purpose: Provide assistance and support to individuals and…
WZ Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The WZ Giving Circle, supported by the Yampa Valley…
Year-End Critical Needs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Year-End Critical Needs Grants, funded by the Northwest…
Year-Round General Hardship Grants for Food + Beverage Workers Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Restaurant Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The…
Yéego Action Grant Overview: This program offers grants for individual Native artists and culture bearers who are in need of quick financial assistance for an artistic opportunity, emergency…
Yéigo Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: US $100 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Yéigo Action Grant, provided by the First Peoples Fund, offers…
YMCA Financial Stability Fund Geographic Scope: Suncoast YMCA employees only Eligibility Requirements: - Minimum 12 months of consecutive service working an average of at least one shift per pay…
YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: YMCA of Greater Cleveland Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program offers…
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties offers…
YMCA of San Diego County Financial Aid Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ymca Of San Diego County Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The YMCA of San Diego County offers a Financial Aid…
Emergency assistance timelines vary. Government programs like TANF and LIHEAP may take 1-4 weeks. Organizations like the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities can sometimes provide same-week help. Modest Needs processes applications within 2-4 weeks. Employer emergency funds and GoFundMe-style platforms can be faster. Always apply to multiple sources simultaneously.
Common qualifying situations include job loss, medical emergencies, domestic violence, natural disasters, house fires, sudden disability, and death of a family breadwinner. Each program defines eligibility differently. FEMA covers declared disasters, while organizations like Modest Needs help with temporary financial crises that could become permanent without intervention.
Contact 211 (call or text) for your local area's emergency assistance programs. Your state's Department of Social Services handles TANF and emergency aid. Local community action agencies coordinate multiple assistance programs. Churches, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and St. Vincent de Paul societies offer direct emergency help.